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Through the words of Lilian

Posted on May 25, 2015 by margoday

Friday night, April 17, 2015 I was honored to be the opening speaker for the World Vision For Every Child conference. I shared the story of Kenya, how I was called there and all that I’ve been a witness to over … Continue reading →

Posted in Kenya Girls | Tagged early marriage, Education, female genital mutilation, FGM, girls education, Kenya, Margo Day, margoday, Pokot, World Vision | 2 Comments

Graduation 2014

Posted on August 24, 2014 by margoday

Time to let them go … “You are seeds, ready to be planted in this world ” declared Caroline Menach, Principal at St. Elizabeth Girls Secondary School and chief overseer and life mentor to these amazing young ladies. And with … Continue reading →

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Tipet: 2 years later

Posted on August 21, 2014 by margoday

August 5, 2014 – I arrived in Tipet exactly two years to the day since my last visit (see Sept 7, 2012 blog post). The experience to travel there was much the same: a long and difficult 2 1/2 hr journey over … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Protection, Kenya Girls | Tagged early marriage, female genital mutilation, FGM, Kenya, Kenya Girls, Pokot, Tipet, World Vision | 4 Comments

In Just Four Short Years

Posted on November 8, 2013 by margoday

“Our visitors we request you to support our education. As you see, ah we are clever. We are struggling for a better life.” September, 2009 This is the opening line to a song sung to me four years ago by … Continue reading →

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Profound

Posted on September 29, 2013 by margoday

Profound This is the word that keeps repeating in my mind as I reflect on this last trip to Kenya. Tangible, palpable are the other two words. As I’ve shared my trip experiences over the past few weeks, my hands … Continue reading →

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One girl’s story: “I want to succeed so I can help those I left behind”

Posted on January 6, 2013 by margoday

I continue to be incredibly moved by the courage and bravery of the girls who refuse to undergo genital mutilation in Pokot. The story below is about one of these girls, and how her life is transforming at St. Elizabeth Girls Secondary School. … Continue reading →

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“Thank you” from the Head Teacher at St. Elizabeth Girls Secondary School

Posted on December 22, 2012 by margoday

I received an email from Carolyn Menach, the head teacher at St. Elizabeth Girls Secondary School. Carolyn asked that I send her greetings and her appreciation to everyone who has given their time, talents and treasure to the Kenya Child … Continue reading →

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When I looked into their eyes … a history of St. Elizabeth Secondary School for Girls

Posted on December 18, 2011 by margoday

I realized I hadn’t written a blog that shares how all of this got started in the first place! For me, this experience has been going on for two years and many of the readers of this blog have been … Continue reading →

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